Quote Originally Posted by Zhexos View Post
Hi Luneyune,

You can use fantasia before the maintenance. You'll be able to change your appearance once the early access starts. Also, if anyone is curious about when you can start playing as Au Ra, you'll be able to change to the Au Ra from early access!
To bad the patch notes say this is incorrect for those of us getting collectors, or other physical copies.

Upon registering FINAL FANTASY XIV: Heavensward to your service account, the Au Ra will be a selectable race when creating new characters, editing your character's appearance using fantasia, or hiring a retainer.